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Do you spend time in the outdoors? Are you prepared to respond where professional help is not available? Whether you take this class for your own knowledge or for a regulatory requirement, it is important to know what to do when help is no longer just a phone call away.

This course is designed to provide awareness on what must be done to provide care in an environment where more advanced care is more than an hour away. Whether you are in an actual wilderness environment or not, there are many cases where you may find yourself without quick access to emergency assistance.

Length / Certificate:

This course is 14 to 16 hours in length depending on class size. Upon successful completion, you will receive a Wilderness First Aid certificate. The certificate is valid for 3 years and is recognized by the American Camping Association, Boy Scouts of America and other organizations.
Injured Hiker
Topics Included:
    Initial Assessment
    Vital Signs
    Physical Exam, SAMPLE history
    Control of Life Threatening Bleeding
    Injuries to the Head and Spine.
    Injuries to Muscles and Bones (Splinting)
    Medical Emergencies (heart attack, stroke, diabetes, allergic reaction, asthma, etc)
    Evacuation Considerations
    Hands-on time and Scenario Practice.
Prerequisite

Prior exposure to CPR and first aid is essential for doing well in wilderness first aid. Please ensure you have previously attended basic CPR and first aid training prior to attendance in this course. You do NOT need to have a current certificate and the training can be from any provider (Red Cross, American Heart Association, military, etc.)

On-site Options

We are available to provide this training on-site at your location, please contact us for details. We also offer a one day version of this course for on-site classes, which includes much of the same information in a more convenient 8 hour class.

Mandatory Textbook

The textbook is not included in the course fee. You must obtain the textbook for pre-course review as this enables us to reduce presentation time in favor of increased hands-on and group discussion time.

The textbook used is Wilderness First Aid: Emergency Care for Remote Locations, 3rd edition; ISBN: 0763751456. The textbook is available from all bookstores, and is commonly available used for less through Amazon.com or other sources.

Cost, Length and Schedules

Class Type Approx. Length Price Schedules
Wilderness First Aid 13-16 hours $100

* = The course length is an estimate, not a guarantee. The length depends on participant knowledge, preparation and attendance.